5-Day Wildebeest Migration Safari from Zanzibar: Northern Tanzania

Embark on an unforgettable 5-day adventure from Zanzibar to Northern Tanzania’s iconic national parks. Witness the majestic elephant herds and baobabs of Tarangire National Park, followed by the vast plains of the Serengeti, where you’ll track wildlife along migration routes and experience a stunning sunrise game drive. Visit the historic Oldupai Gorge and a Maasai village en route. Explore the wildlife-rich Ngorongoro Crater, home to the Big Five and rare black rhinos, and conclude with Lake Manyara’s tree-climbing lions and vibrant flamingo flocks. Enjoy mid-range accommodations, all meals, and seamless transfers, immersing you in Tanzania’s breathtaking wilderness before returning to Zanzibar.

Itinerary

Day 1: Zanzibar - Arusha - Tarangire National Park
Depart Zanzibar for Arusha, where your guide will take you straight to Tarangire National Park, home to Tanzania’s largest elephant herds and breathtaking baobabs. Explore the park’s rich landscape with sightings of lions, giraffes, and much more. After a thrilling game drive and picnic lunch, retire to your evening accommodations in the heart of Tarangire.

Meals:  Lunch | Dinner

Mid-Range Accommodation: Farm of Dreams Lodge

Day 2: Tarangire - Serengeti National Park
Following breakfast, enjoy a scenic drive to the Serengeti, passing through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Stop at the historic Olduvai Gorge, the "Cradle of Mankind," and a traditional Maasai village. After lunch at the Serengeti picnic area, dive into the vast plains and experience the wonder of the Serengeti’s wildlife.

Meals: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Mid-Range Accommodation: Intowild Serengeti Camp

Day 3: Serengeti National Park
Start the day with a stunning Serengeti sunrise as predators hunt in the early morning light. Following breakfast, embark on a full-day game drive, tracking the wildlife along migration routes and encountering the diverse life of the savannah. Spend another night immersed in Serengeti’s unique wilderness.

Meals: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Mid-Range Accommodation: Intowild Serengeti Camp

Day 4: Serengeti - Ngorongoro Crater
Head to Ngorongoro Crater, where panoramic views reveal one of Africa’s richest wildlife habitats. Descend into the crater to observe the Big Five, rare black rhinos, hippos, and a variety of predators and grazing herds. Enjoy a picnic by the hippo pool before driving to Karatu for your dinner and overnight

Meals: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Mid-Range Accommodation: Farm of Dreams Lodge

Day 5: Lake Manyara - Arusha - Zanzibar
On your final safari day, explore Lake Manyara National Park. Marvel at tree-climbing lions, large flamingo flocks, and a diverse array of birds. After lunch, you’ll be transferred back to Arusha Airport for your return flight to Zanzibar.

Meals: Breakfast | Lunch 

Flight Arusha-Zanzibar: Departure at 16:35, arriving at 17:35.